International Association of Project Managers
The International Association of Project Managers (short: IAPM) is an internationally operating organisation with a certification body for project managers.[1] The organisation is registered in the Commercial Registry of the Principality of Liechtenstein under the association number FL-0002.353.470-6.[2]
History
The IAPM was founded in 1997 by a network of international project managers. Since the founding year, numerous International Project Manager Meetings (IPMM) have been held, in countries such as the USA, Italy, India and Malaysia. In 2010, the IAPM was formally established along with its certification body. The Principality of Liechtenstein was chosen as the location for its headquarters.[3]
Purpose
The tasks of the IAPM primarily include supporting project managers, promoting project management, and encouraging international cooperation in project management. This is achieved through promoting specialist literature, organizing training courses and events, and offering certifications.[1]
Certificates
The IAPM offers three levels of certification in traditional project management and three levels in agile project management. For project managers working in an international environment, the IAPM offers one certification. Additionally, there are certification levels for becoming a training partner of the IAPM.[4]
The certifications in the traditional field are:
- Certified Junior Project Manager (IAPM)
- Certified Project Manager (IAPM)
- Certified Senior Project Manager (IAPM)
The certifications in the agile field are:
- Certified Junior Agile Project Manager (IAPM)
- Certified Agile Project Manager (IAPM)
- Certified Senior Agile Project Manager (IAPM)
The certification in the international field is:
- Certified International Project Manager (IAPM)
The certification in project management training is:
- Certified Project Management Trainer (IAPM)
Certification basis
The IAPM's certification bases are the Project Managers' Guide (IAPM), the Agile Project Managers' Guide (IAPM), and the International PM Guide 2.0. These guides are available free of charge online in German and English.[5] In addition, the IAPM offers a free and registration-free web-learning platform for traditional project management.[6][7]
Numbers
As of November 2021, the IAPM has 5,572 certificate holders from 154 nations. The pass rate is 84%. The IAPM network unites 40,700 project managers worldwide.[8]
Recognition
In 2018, the IAPM's methods were recognized by the Procurement Office of the German Federal Ministry of the Interior. In the same year, IAPM certified members of the United Nations. Additionally, IAPM is listed on well-known platforms and universities.[1][9][10][11][12][13][14]
Publications
The IAPM has published various certification bases, web-learning platforms, white papers[15] and cheat sheets.[16] Their white paper on Hybrid Project Management was published in 2017. The IAPM and its methods, outlined in the Hybrid PM Guide 2.0, are among the first project management organizations to address this topic.[17]
Special features of IAPM
The IAPM's examination process is entirely online. Candidates register independently and schedule their exams.[18] Upon successful completion, the certification is valid for life.[19]
To make certification accessible, IAPM fees are dependent on citizenship. For example, a citizen of Egypt pays less than a citizen of Canada, relative to their gross domestic product.[20]
Anyone can prepare for IAPM traditional certification examinations through free self-study. IAPM provides a web-learning platform for all levels.[21] The IAPM does not require specific courses.[18]
Holders of certificates from other project management organizations may have their credentials evaluated and recognized by the IAPM, if applicable. Recognized certificates are valid for life, like other IAPM certificates, even those that have expired.[22]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Association / Organisation | IAPM". www.iapm.net. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ AG, DV Bern. "IAPM International Association of Project Managers". Handelsregister des Fürstentums Liechtenstein. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- ↑ "History | IAPM". www.iapm.net. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ "Should I get a Project Management Qualification?". Online PM Courses. 2021-10-25. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
- ↑ "Overview | IAPM". www.iapm.net. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ "IAPM weblearning Certified Junior Project Manager". Retrieved 2021-12-06. Unknown parameter
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|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Facts and figures | IAPM". www.iapm.net. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ "Project Management Courses for Beginners and Professionals". Gantt Chart GanttPRO Blog. 2019-06-13. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ "Types of Project Management Certifications". Indeed Career Guide. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ GmbH, ProjectWizards. "Vertiefen Sie Ihre Fähigkeiten durch eine PM-Zertifizierung". www.projectwizards.net (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ "Project Management Basics | Project Management Guide". www.wrike.com. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ "Neue Professoren und Dozenten an der Jacobs University". idw-online.de. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ "Certified Junior Project Manager (IAPM)". www.b-tu.de. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ "IAPM's most important documents at a glance". www.iapm.net. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ "Cheat Sheets by LndOttm - Cheatography.com: Cheat Sheets For Every Occasion". cheatography.com. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
- ↑ "Die Methodenfrage: Hybrides Projektmanagement - echte Alternative?". www.computerwoche.de (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 "Benefits | IAPM". www.iapm.net. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ Michels, Benjamin (2016-01-15). "Projektmanagement Zertifizierung oder Zertifikat oder ohne alles?". Benjamin Michels (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2021-12-06.
- ↑ Florentine, Sharon (2019-12-20). "Top 13 project management certifications". CIO. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
- ↑ "Our web-learning platforms | IAPM". www.iapm.net. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ "Certificate recognition | IAPM". www.iapm.net. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
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